True Crime in Adams County Volume 2

More Tales of Murder and Mayhem by the Mississippi River

De: Robert Turek

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

More Murder. More Secrets. More True Crime—Right Here in Adams County.

In this chilling follow-up to the best-selling True Crime in Adams County, local author and historian Robert Turek returns with all-new true stories of murder, mayhem, and mystery from Adams County, Illinois.

Behind the quiet streets, church steeples, and cornfields lies a darker history most would rather forget…

Inside True Crime in Adams County, Volume 2, you’ll discover shocking real-life cases pulled from old newspaper headlines, courthouse records, and long-buried local lore—including:

• Mass Murder in Mendon – A horrifying crime that stunned a small community and left a trail of grief that lingered for generations.

• The KKK in Quincy – A disturbing look at the rise of hatred and violence in a Midwestern river town that believed it was safe from such darkness.

• The Blind Murderer – A case so unbelievable it sounds like fiction… except every word is true.

• …and many more stories of violence, betrayal, unsolved mysteries, and justice served—and sometimes denied.

If you love small-town true crime, historical murder cases, and real stories that hit close to home, this book will keep you turning pages late into the night.

In these gripping accounts, Turek doesn’t just retell the crimes; he brings you into the streets, courtrooms, and farmhouses of the past, showing how each case shaped the people and places of Adams County.

🔍 Perfect for fans of:

• Regional and Midwest true crime

• Historical crime narratives

• Dark local history and forgotten cases

Real people. Real crimes. A community that has seen more darkness than most will ever know.

Dare to uncover the secrets of Adams County? Open the book and step into the shadows.